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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,711.65, 9,261.72 and 3,727.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,711.65, 9,261.72 and 3,727.46 is: 5,143.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,711.65 : 9,261.72 = 3,727.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,711.65/9,261.72 = 3,727.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,711.65x = 9,261.72 × 3,727.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,711.65x = 34,522,690.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,522,690.83/6,711.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,143.70

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